We invite you to attend our Festival Midway, as we are welcoming a variety of Food Trucks and Local Small Business Owners to our Festival Midway to serve food! Vendors are encouraged to serve food during Swyear Amusement Hours of Operation as well as lunch time, too! Details regarding hours of operation for specific vendors […]

11 a.m.: Lunch fly-out to Kewanee Municipal Airport (EZI), Kewanee, IL. Menu: Butterfly pork chop sandwich, Kewanee’s famous potato salad, broccoli salad, mixed fruit, dessert, drink catered by Eilers Catering. Price $10. Sponsored by Kewanee Chamber of Commerce. 3 p.m.: Seminar, “Regulations on Airworthiness Certificates”, presented by Ric Woldow, Morton, IL. 4 p.m.: Pilot briefing […]

At the Buchanan Center for the Arts. Celebrating 50 years of the Art Presenter Program in the public and private schools of Warren County. Established by Jan DeYoung and Lila Blum to address arts education and accessibility. Sarah Mayfield, BCA Art Presenter Program Coordinator will present the gallery talk. Refreshments will be served. This event […]

Through the streets in downtown Monmouth. This year's theme "Into the Future, Back to Our Roots." Entry fees are $10 before September 1st.

Through the streets in downtown Monmouth. This year's theme "Into the Future, Back to Our Roots." Entry fees are $10 before September 1st. The Award Ceremony will be held around 6:30 pm at the Festival Grandstands, following the conclusion of our Parade. There are 4 different categories to be judged in (Commercial, Civic, Schools, + […]

There is a current need in most of the region's school districts for: Bus Drivers, Paraprofessionals, and Teachers. The Job Fair will provide the opportunity for job seeking individuals to meet with school district staff, receive clear and concise Qualifications, Step by Step instructions to become certified, and incentives to “sign on” with their local […]

9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing. 10 a.m.: Seminar, “Avoiding ‘Exciting’ Formation Flights” presented by David Burroughs, El Paso, IL. Mid-morning: Lunch fly-out to Gen-Air Park, Geneseo, IL. Menu: To Be Determined. Price $ 1:30 p.m.: Stearman aerobatic contest briefing, Gen-Air Park pilot lounge by Todd Anderson, Burnsville, MN. 2 p.m.: Stearman aerobatic contest, Gen-Air Park, […]

Speaker will be Harvey Ponder from Lackey Monuments. Program is held in person and via Zoom. Call 309-734-5677 to register for Zoom.

Stress is a funny thing. It can be something helpful that gets us motivated to get our work done. But, if we don’t find an outlet for it and allow stress to build, we can experience negative effects mentally and physically. In this session, we will discover the importance of self-care and explore a variety […]

Thursday, September 8th, 2022 with the race starting at 7:00 pm. There will be a Driver’s Meeting prior to race time. The cost of admission $10, the cost of a pit pass is $25, and the Driver’s Entry Fee is $30. We anticipate that we will run Weld, Rookie, Bonestock, Front Wheel Wire, Trucks and […]

Students rotate through different learning stations learning about different agricultural topics. Stations in past years have included: the life cycle of poultry; how to care for and raise swine; how to care for and raise cattle; how to care for and raise sheep; the different breeds of dairy cattle; the importance of soils and fertilizer; […]

9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing. 9:30 a.m.: Stearman Restorers Association annual meeting. 10 a.m. (time approximate): National Stearman Fly-In “Class of 2022” group photo. Location to be determined depending on weather. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Picnic fly-out to IL01 Abingdon, IL. 2:30 p.m.: Briefing for short field take-off, flour bombing and spot landing contests. 3 p.m.: […]

Held at the Monmouth American Legion.

Farmer’s Appreciation Breakfast is a traditional event we hold every year to thank and celebrate local agriculture and those who play a role in it! WRAM/WMOI works to be able to put this event on each year. This event is held at the Monmouth American Legion from 7:30 – 9:00 am Friday morning. Lauren Lurkins, […]

Ag Day for Kids will be held at Fairview Center Church from 9:00 – 11:15 am. 4th grade kids will be able to see and explore important parts of our local agriculture. Check out our Facebook page for more information closer to the event! This event is coordinated by the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau with the […]

Live from the Patton Block Building in Downtown Monmouth. Listen on AM 1330/FM 94.1, online at radiomonouth.com, or by downloading the free WRAM Mobile App. Panelists include: Lauren Lurkins, Chris Gavin, Ron Moore, Rob Elliott, David Zimmerman, Jake Armstrong, 93rd District State Representative Norine Hammond, 74th District State Representative Dan Swanson, 36th District State Senator […]

Special Person’s Day wouldn’t be possible without our partnership with Swyear Amusements. Each year, Swyear allows a special group of locals to come enjoy rides and Festival activities free of charge! This event is very important to both Swyear and WCPBF, we look forward to it every year! RSVP to Penny Mackey if you plan […]

Church Women United of Monmouth and Vicinity will be observing World Day of Prayer at 1:30 p.m. at the Gerlaw Christian Church with Sugar Tree Grove U.P. Church assisting.  Each church is asked to bring 2 dozen cookies for refreshments.  Scripture will be taken from Jeremiah 29:1-14.  World Day of Prayer unites women in 170 […]

Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce’s Farmer’s Market will be held Fridays in the Fortress Bank Parking Lot, 300 Block of North Main in Monmouth.

The Buchanan Center for the Arts is pleased to host 64 Arts National Juried Exhibition featuring the artwork and talent of artists from across the country. Gallery reception from 5 to 7pm Friday, September 9. This year's jurist, Melissa Wolfe, will announce awards at 6pm. Artist credit: Sungwon Hong "Braces and Brackets" oil on canvas $1,500

At the Festival Grandstands. Both of these events are a traditional WCPBF event! Kids ages 3-10 are permitted in the Chicken Scramble, and kids ages 11-16 are allowed to participate in the Calf Tagging! All participants must have a waivered signed by their parents or legal guardian prior to competing. Waivers are available to be […]

The race starting at 7:00 pm. There will be a Driver’s Meeting prior to race time. The cost of admission $10, the cost of a pit pass is $25, and the Driver’s Entry Fee is $30. We anticipate that we will run We anticipate that we will run Weld, Rookie, Bonestock, Front Wheel Wire, Trucks […]

6:38 a.m.: Dawn Patrol launch for Macomb Airport (KMQB), Macomb, IL. 7-10 a.m.: Dawn Patrol Flight Breakfast at Macomb, IL, sponsored by Cobb Aviation and the City of Macomb with parking assistance from EAA Chapter 1667. Breakfast served by Hy-Vee; menu to be determined. Price $ 10 a.m.-Noon.: Children’s Activities. 1:30 p.m.: Formation Flying contest […]

Car Show is held just North of the Swyear Fairgrounds at Monmouth Park. There is no registration required or entry fee to be charged!

Kid’s Day is an event for kids to gain some hands-on agriculture experiences, participate creative activities, and play a variety of fun games! This event is free to the public. This year, we’ve added a “Touch-a-Truck” addition to the event, too!  In coordination with Kid’s Day, we are adding a new event to the 2022 […]